A Toronto couple is facing charges after the discovery of 300 kilograms of meth by Canadian border guards and the subsequent seizure of more than $13 million worth of drugs by the RCMP.
Canadian Border Services (CBS) guards discovered 300 kilograms of methamphetamine inside a semi-truck attempting to enter Canada at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. on March 4, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a Nov. 15 press release.
The driver of the truck was arrested by CBS before being turned over to the RCMP. The driver was later released without being charged.
An in-depth investigation to determine “where the methamphetamine was coming from and who was responsible” was launched by Windsor RCMP Border Integrity with assistance from CBSA Windsor Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division, the release said.
Police identified a Toronto man as the “suspected organizer” behind the shipment, the release said, adding that his female partner was also suspected of being “involved in the criminal activity.”
During the arrest of the man at his home on July 21, police said he was found behind the wheel of a van carrying 120 kilograms of cocaine. Police said they discovered 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of opium, two kilograms of MDMA (also known as ecstasy), and several kilograms of marijuana during a raid of the home.
The RCMP said officers also found “evidence of possession of proceeds of crime and money laundering,” leading to the arrest of the pair.
Marvin Watson, 31, has been charged with importation of methamphetamine, conspiracy to import, cocaine possession for purpose of trafficking, methamphetamine possession for purpose of trafficking, money laundering and proceeds of crime offences in connection with the incident.
Maria Kiguru, 33, faces importation of methamphetamine, conspiracy to import, money laundering and proceeds of crime offences charges.
Mr. Watson remains in custody and Ms. Kiguru has been released and awaits her next court appearance.
